CB7 4DF is a well-regarded residential area on Barton Square, 0.4km from Ely in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB7 4DF is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00090923 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTON SQUARE, CB7 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON SQUARE, CB7 4DF.
211
49
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB7 4DF has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4DF. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 498,000
2 sales · Mean £ 498,000
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4DF is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Lantern Community Primary School
Isle of Ely Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Burrows0.4 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.5 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.5 km
- St Mary's Sweet Shop0.4 km
- Wilkinsons0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Poets House0.3 km
- Lamb Hotel0.4 km
- Riverside Inn0.5 km
- The Nyton0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Hereward0.5 km
- The Townhouse0.5 km
- The High Flyer0.7 km
- The Royal Standard0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Julia's Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.5 km
- Urban Fresh Ely0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Balti King0.5 km
- Ely Kebab House0.5 km
- Ely King0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.7 km
- Littleport8.3 km
- Shippea Hill10.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74DF · Data under Open Government Licence